Monday May 24, 1999: on this day

May 24, 1999 was the 144th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 24, 1999 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on May 24, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin), movies (e.g. Human Traffic, directed by Justin Kerrigan), TV series (e.g. Unzipped) and books back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 24th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1999?


May 24, 1999 was a Monday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1999 can also be written as 5/24/1999 in the US and as 24/5/1999 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1999: What happened on that day?


May 24, 1999: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 24, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA

American Basketball
  • Atlanta Hawks - New York Knicks : 66 - 79

Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • TB Berlin - Unterhaching : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division

Football (Spain)
  • Mallorca B - Merida : 0 - 0

Liga I

Football (Portugal)
  • Guimaraes - Campomaiorense : 2 - 0

May 24, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 24, 1999

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $43.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $77.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $105.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $230.31

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Who was born on May 24, 1999?


Famous people born on May 24, 1999:

  • Lohanthony

    YouTube Star.

  • Luke Lerdwichagul

    YouTube Star.

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Bob Dylan

    American poet, musician, and songwriter.

  • Laure Sainclair
  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a French soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-American actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

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May 24, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 24 years 6 months old,

or 294 months and 5 days old,

or 1279 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8955 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 1999.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1999?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 1999.

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May 24, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people who died on May 24, 1999:

  • Ramón Rubial Cavia
  • Ramón Rubial

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Paul Gray

    American bassist Slipknot (Born 1972).

  • Harold Wilson

    British politician who was elected Prime Minister on the resignation of Edward HeathaEUR(tm).

  • Willy Ley

    German-born rocket scientist (Born in 1906).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork City, Ireland -- Actor.

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May 24, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24, 1999 is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

May 24, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 24, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1999:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1999:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Livin' La Vida Loca youtube
  2. - No Scrubs youtube
  3. - Kiss Me
  4. - Fortunate
  5. - Where My Girls At?

May 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Swear It Again
  2. - No Scrubs youtube
  3. - I Want It That Way
  4. - You Needed Me
  5. - Right Here Right Now

May 24, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1999 was Fortunate by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 24, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fortunate
  2. - Chante's Got A Man
  3. - Where My Girls At?
  4. - Who Dat
  5. - 808

May 24, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 24, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Livin' La Vida Loca youtube
  2. - El Niagara En Bicicleta
  3. - Inevitable
  4. - Loco
  5. - Pintame

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May 24, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Human Traffic

Human Traffic

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Justin Kerrigan

Starring: John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington, Shaun Parkes, Nicola Reynolds

Instinct

Instinct

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Jon Turteltaub

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney

Two Ninas

Two Ninas

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Neil Turitz

Starring: Amanda Peet, Ron Livingston, Bray Poor, Leigh Whitney

Furia

Furia

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Alexandre Aja

Starring: Stanislas Merhar, Marion Cotillard, Wadeck Stanczak, Pierre Vaneck

Diplomatic Siege

Diplomatic Siege

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Gustavo Graef Marino

Starring: Peter Weller, Daryl Hannah, Tom Berenger, Adrian Pintea

May 24, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 1999 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Unzipped

Unzipped

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Lionsgate

Futurama

Futurama

Release year: 1999

Written by:

Starring: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Country: United States of America

Pet Shop of Horrors

Pet Shop of Horrors

Release year: 1999

Rosalinda

Rosalinda

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan

The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Leo McCarey

May 24, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Certain Prey by John Sandford

Certain Prey

By:

"One of the best" (Orlando Sentinel), Lucas Davenport Novels--now featuring a new introduction by the author. Clara Rinker, twenty-eight years old, is charmingly Southern--and one of the most successful women in the business.

Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden

Black Hawk Down

By:

Black Hawk Down, a classic in war reporting, is now available as a Grove Press paperback. It's Mark Bowden’s amazing account of the longest sustained firefight between American troops since the Vietnam War.

Yesterday, I Cried by Iyanla Vanzant

Yesterday, I Cried

By:

What are the lessons to be learned from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and rejection? What are the lessons to be learned when someone you love is taken from you?

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

By:

Stephen King's #1 New York Times Bestseller is now available. This terrifying suspense novel centers on a young girl who falls asleep in the woods at night.

A New Song by Jan Karon

A New Song

By:

Father Tim, Mitford's long-serving Episcopal priest, has retired in this fifth novel in his Mitford series.

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May 24, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 24, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asheron's Call

Asheron's Call

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Microsoft (1999–2004); Turbine (2004–2010); Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (2010-)

Dr. Brain: Action Reaction

Dr. Brain: Action Reaction

Platform: Windows

Genre: Educational, Puzzle

Publisher: Knowledge Adventure

The ClueFinders 6th grade Adventures: The Empire of the Plant People

The ClueFinders 6th grade Adventures: The Empire of the Plant People

Platform: PC (Windows, Macintosh)

Genre: Educational/adventure/mystery

Publisher: The Learning Company

Arcade Party Pak

Arcade Party Pak

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Midway

Blue Stinger

Blue Stinger

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Action Survival horror

Publisher: JP Sega; NA/PAL Activision

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May 24, 1999: What was the lunar phase on that day?


Lunar phase

79%

The lunar phase on May 24, 1999 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 1999 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 24, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:56 pm and setting at 03:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1999.

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1999?

On May 24, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1999?

On May 24, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1999?

On May 24, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-United States relations : President Donald Trump orders 1,500 troops to the Persian Gulf and several Patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between Iran and the United States.
  • 2018 - Mississauga Restaurant Bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a Mississauga restaurant. The suspects fled immediately. (Reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing: British police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into Monday's fatal explosion. One of them was a 23-year old man. He was taken into custody on Tuesday. (ABC News), (Reuters) (Reuters2) The Libyan Counter Terrorism Forces have taken into custody the father Ramadan Abedi and Hashem Abedi of Salman Abedi's suspected bomber.

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What happened in 1999?

1999 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Euro currency is introduced in 11 countries - members of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
  • A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 19 inches (487 mm) at Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, temperatures plunge to -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), and 68 deaths are reported.
  • Israel detains, and later expels, 14 members of Concerned Christians.
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What was the calendar for May 1999?

May 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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